Steven D’Shawn Francis, widely known as Steve Francis, is a prominent figure in the sports industry with a net worth estimated to be around 40 million dollars. He amassed this wealth during his tenure as a professional basketball player in the NBA league from 1999 to 2010.
Steven D’Shawn Francis was born on February 21, 1977 in Takoma Park, Maryland, United States. He commenced his basketball journey at Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, Maryland. Subsequently, he pursued university basketball and played for the Jan Jacinto basketball team from 1996 to 1997. He later joined the Allegany College basketball team during 1997 to 1998. In his final year in college, from 1998 to 1999, Francis was part of The Maryland Terrapins men’s basketball team.
Steve Francis entered the professional basketball scene in 1999, marking the inception of his burgeoning net worth. He was selected in the first round as the second overall pick by the Vancouver Grizzlies in the NBA draft. He was then traded to the Houston Rockets, where he notably excelled from 1999 to 2004. Known for his stature of 1.91m and weight of 95kg, he predominantly played as a point guard. His journey also included stints with the Orlando Magic (2004-2006), the New York Knicks (2006-2008), the Houston Rockets (2007-2008), the Portland Trail Blazers (2008-2009), and concluded with the Beijing Ducks, a Chinese basketball team. Notably, he adorned the numbers 3 and 1 throughout his career.
Throughout his career, Steve Francis’ net worth experienced significant growth with each accolade. He earned the title of NBA All-Star thrice in 2002, 2003, and 2004, alongside the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2000. His team was also honored as the NBA All-Rookie First Team in the same year. In 1999, the Houston Rockets, where Steve played, was named First Team All-ACC. The pinnacle of Francis’ career was during the 2001-2002 season, wherein he achieved remarkable statistics by playing 41.1 minutes per game and scoring 21.6 points per game while also managing 7 rebounds per game.
Notably, the 2008-2009 season proved to be the most financially rewarding for Francis during his tenure with the Portland Trail Blazers, during which he earned over 17 million dollars per season, significantly augmenting his net worth. Over his entire career, Francis earned a staggering amount exceeding 103 million dollars. He holds the rank of 217th as per the NBA ELO Player Rating.
Steve Francis is currently retired, and despite reports suggesting his addiction to cocaine, he has refuted these claims. In 2006, he married his current wife Shelby Francis, and the couple is blessed with a daughter and a son.
Net Worth | $40 Million |
Date Of Birth | February 21, 1977 |
Place Of Birth | Takoma Park, Maryland, United States |
Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.9 m) |
Weight | 209 lbs (95 kg) |
Profession | Basketball player |
Education | University of Maryland, College Park |
Nationality | United States of America |
Spouse | Shelby Francis (m. 2006) |
Children | Shailyn Francis, Steven II Francis |
Nicknames | Steve De’Shawn Francis , Wink , Steven D’Shawn Francis , Steven D’Shawn “Steve” Francis |
http://www.twitter.com/stevefranchise3 | |
IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0290334 |
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Panic! At the Disco: Emperor’s New Clothes | 2015 | Video short gaffer – as Steve Francis |
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